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I Want To Write, But I'm Stuck

Biggest Problem

By: Writing4Life
Written on April 15th, 2011
this is pretty much my biggest problem. I'll get a really good idea, and I'll start brainstorming. I'll get a good idea of what I want it to be, start writing, get to a certain point, and then back myself into a corner. It really sucks when I don't realize it until near the ending, because then I need to either think of a different way to end things, or backtrack, which I absolutely HATE.
By: Writing4Life
Age: 16-17
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  • palepinkchick
    palepinkchick

    Dont worry about getting it right the first time you write it down just get it all out onto paper. The first drafts consider it to be verbally vomiting onto paper (or a screen). I took a creative writing course in college, this is one thing they taught me. The other tip I've heard but havent tried it yet; put all your events/ideas in the story on note cards and mix and match reaarange them, try different patterns and arrangements see what works and try to write the story from there, edit later on. Just remember too; writers are their own worst critics. Dont be too hard on yourself! The only other thing I can suggest; keep a personal journal. I have done this for most of my life and it improved my writing a lot. Some people cant because because it is just not their thing but try it anyways if it is. Hope my suggestions help and good luck! I'm sure you can do it!

    Apr 24, 2011
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